The Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Governs Kwame Agbodza, has called on Ghanaian youth and citizens nationwide to actively take ownership of road projects in their communities.
In a strong appeal, the minister encouraged Ghanaians to record and share videos of ongoing works while helping government monitor the performance of contractors on various projects under the “Big Push” infrastructure initiative.
Agbodza Emphasizes Public Participation in Monitoring Ghana Road Projects
Speaking during a recent engagement, Agbodza stressed that citizen oversight will complement government efforts to ensure value for money and timely delivery of roads. He urged people to document progress, delays, or poor workmanship and make such evidence public where necessary. This participatory approach aims to increase accountability and reduce cases of abandoned or poorly executed road contracts across the country.
Roads Minister Kwame Agbodza Calls for Citizen Ownership of Road Infrastructure Projects [VIDEO]
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Government Pushes Community Involvement to Accelerate Road Development
The minister’s directive forms part of a broader strategy to improve transparency and performance in the road sector. Many Ghanaians have welcomed the call, seeing it as a practical way to address long-standing complaints about contractor delays despite mobilization payments. Analysts believe active public monitoring could significantly boost the success rate of ongoing and future road projects.
How Ghanaians Can Support Kwame Agbodza Road Projects Monitoring Initiative
Citizens are expected to use social media and official government channels to report both positive developments and challenges on project sites. This collaborative model between government and the public is designed to fast-track infrastructure delivery while building national ownership of development projects. The Roads and Highways Ministry has assured that credible reports from citizens will be promptly investigated and acted upon.
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